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Size

Width: 35 mm

Height: 45 mm

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Is it suitable for online submission?

Yes

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Image definition parameters

Head height: 34 mm

Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 3 mm

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Background Colour

Off White

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Resolution

600 dpi

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Schengen visa photo requirements

There is a variety of official requirements that a photo for Schengen zone visa needs to meet. Some of those include:

  • The photo must be in color
  • The photo must be taken within the last six months
  • The photo must have a clear, sharp image
  • The photo must be in high resolution
  • The photo must be printed on high-quality photo paper
  • The photo must be 35mm x 45mm in size
  • The face must be centered in the photo
  • The applicant must have a neutral facial expression and their eyes must be open and visible

Glasses or a headgear in Schengen visa photos

It is generally recommended that you do not wear glassesor a headgear in your Schengen visa photo, as they can cause reflections or shadows that may result in your photo being rejected.

Schengen visa photo background

The background for a Schengen visa photo must be a plain white or light-colored background, with no patterns or designs. The background should be uniform and not have any shadows or variations in color.

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Schengen visa photo: overview

Below you can find the table with the most important Schengen visa photo requirements:

RequirementsDetails
ColorYes
TimeWithin last 6 months
Image QualityClear and sharp
ResolutionHigh
Paper QualityHigh-quality photo paper
Size35mm x 45mm
Face positionCentered
Facial expressionNeutral
EyesOpen and visible
Glasses or hatGenerally not recommended
BackgroundPlain white or light-colored, no patterns or designs, uniform and without shadows or variations in color

Sources:
https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa_en
https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy_en

How to prepare yourself?

Distance from the camera while taking a passport photo

Distance from the camera

Take the photo from a distance of about 20 inches from your face. Ideally, the photo should be taken by another person.

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Face in front of the camera

Place your face in front of the lens and keep a neutral expression on your face. Hold the camera at face height.

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Even lighting

Just stand facing a light source such as an exposed window. Don't worry about the background.

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